A child has been using combination ...

[NguyenJ]

A child has been using combination hydrocortisoneneomy cinpolymyxin B eardrops for otitis externa but complains of difficulty hearing. The nurse observes redness and swelling of the canal.
 
  Which development is most likely responsible for this scenario?
  1. Worsening of the otitis externa
  2. Allergy to the nonantibiotic component of the drops
  3. Neomycin toxicity
  4. Development of otitis media

Question 2

The nurse assesses an adolescent who complains of ear pain. The patient exhibits pronounced tenderness of the auricle when it is manipulated for insertion of the otoscope. Based on this sign, the nurse should suspect:
 
  1. allergic rhinitis.
  2. serous otitis media.
  3. otitis media.
  4. otitis externa.

[yifu223]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

[NguyenJ]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Jsherida]

Great answer, keep it coming